Halfway between San José and the nearest Pacific Ocean beaches, this beautifully landscaped three-bedroom, 2,315 sq ft home is comfortably nestled on a 1.9-acre property in the gated community in San Isidro just 15 minutes from the rapidly-growing and popular Central Valley town of Grecia. Its 4,900-ft elevation provides spectacular views of the surrounding low-level mountains and lush green valleys, and it is just a 30-minute walk to a beautiful 40-ft waterfall and a five-minute drive north to the Bosque del Niño National Park. Los Sueños Marina, the Marriot Hotel and the seaside town of Jacó are just an hour's drive west; Sarchi, the home of Costa Rica's artisans, cabinet makers and world-famous ox-cart makers is a short drive north, and if you continue on, you will reach San Carlos and then the magnificent Arenal Volcano.

Features of this attractive home include three full bathrooms, a walk-in closet and jacuzzi tub in the master bedroom; a spacious living room with fireplace; combined kitchen and dinning area; beautiful wood kitchen cabinets and pantry; a laundry room with two sinks and hookups for washer and dryer; hot water throughout; a grounded 240 volt electrical system; telephone line, high-speed internet and SKY TV-satellite system.

LOCATION: Fifteen minutes from the town of Grecia, between San José and Jacó, the fastest growing seaside resort in the Central Pacific

PRICE: $285,000